salaryBaton Rouge is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,107
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,148
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$53,919
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$234,700
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
90.8
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,459
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$191
👥 People living there
222,771
252,833
Commute to work
21 min
27.7 min
College degree
36.6%
24.3%
Own their home
47.8%
57.2%
Below poverty line
25.7%
15.1%
Unemployment
9.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Baton Rouge for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Baton Rouge or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Baton Rouge is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,107 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Baton Rouge?
About $66,541 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Baton Rouge or Glendale?
The typical household earns $53,919 in Baton Rouge and $79,302 in Glendale, 32% more in Glendale.